Clinical or Tenure Track Assistant/Associate/Professor in Medical Oncology

About the role

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical or tenure track (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) position in Medical Oncology. The final track will be offered based on the qualifications and preferences of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Grow the clinical service with an emphasis on integrated clinical care, including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.
• Consult with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg and outside referring veterinarians.
• Participate in continuing education programs of the College and faculty governance activities.
• Maintain excellence in patient management, client service, and clinical teaching.
• Provide didactic and clinical instruction for DVM students, interns, residents, and graduate students.
• Engage in collaborative and translational research involving veterinary and human medical professionals.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent foreign degree by the date of hire.
• Completion of an approved ACVIM-ECVIM-CA Oncology residency program by the date of hire.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eligibility for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by the date of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal conviction check.

Qualifications

• Diplomate status with ACVIM (oncology) or ECVIM-CA.
• Experience in clinical or translational research.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

• Generous retirement contributions by the institution.
• Signing bonus.
• Student loans payment support.
• Paid moving expenses.
• Generous start-up and professional development funding available.
• Negotiable percentage of time allocated for clinical service, teaching, and research.

Pay

Starting at $140,000 and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

40+ hours per week.